How do Pagans conceptualize Divinity?
“The Divine” is a term that has been used by some Pagans to refer to what is known in other religions as “God” (Christianity, Judaism), “Allah” (Islam), “Tao” (Taoism), and “Great Spirit” (some Native American religions). In many Pagan traditions, The Divine is viewed as immanent (indwelling), and in others, as transcendent (beyond the limits of humanness). Some traditions have a Panentheistic view that includes both immanence and transcendence. In Pagan traditions that include a view of The Divine as Great Unity, spiritual philosophy can be said to have a Monotheistic dimension. In Pagan traditions that include a view of The Divine as multifaceted, spiritual philosophy may be termed Polytheistic. Some Pagan traditions include both polytheistic and monotheistic dimensions, often honoring The Divine as both Mother Goddess and Father God, as well as Their Unity. In addition, The Goddess and The God can have many sacred forms or aspects, depending on Pagan tradition, group, and practition
